Fairgrounds Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Fair Grounds Race Course
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Fair Grounds Race Course during your visit to New Orleans? Discover the lively bars and lively festivals in this walkable area.
Canal Street
Start your exploration of New Orleans with the many attractions on this buzzing pedestrianized street, which is located right in the heart of the downtown area.
Bourbon Street
The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.
Port of New Orleans
Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Caesars New Orleans Casino
Why not roll the dice by visiting Caesars New Orleans Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in New Orleans? Experience the renowned jazz scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, a top convention centre in New Orleans. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Things to do
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour
Top hotels in Fairgrounds
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
This hotel has an amazing location!! Close to everything and the staff were very helpful calling cabs, giving directions or helping you use the trolley or bus system. The rooms are just standard hotel rooms, nothing special or different. However the ice machines did not work on multiple floors, for ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans French Quarter
Studio room was clean, spacious and very adequately stocked with kitchen utensils and pans. Dishwasher was a plus. Amazing location and friendly staff. Breakfast buffet had a wide variety of delicious choices.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
The whole experience was awesome from top to bottom.The staff were inviting, friendly, and exceeded every expectation or necessity from valet, to check-in/check-out, concierge service, bellhops, and even cleaning lady calling and making sure we got our forgotten items returned. The building and room ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
The Westin New Orleans
Staff and hotel were terrific
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter
Loved the location as you can walk to a lot of restaurants close to French quarters. I did not get the room i booked upon check in but Taylor fixed the issue for me the next day once a king room became available. Room was clean but definitely needs some upgrades, surroundings were quiet so perfect ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
Bar menus were fine but never ate breckfast on property! Staff is over the top keen!!
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairgrounds
Mid-City District
If you're spending time in Mid-City District, check out sights like Degas House Historic Home Courtyard and Inn or Fair Grounds Race Course and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at White Stop or Canal at Salcedo Stop.
Mid-City
Appreciated for its gardens and live music, you might consider exploring Mid-City. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Dreux Monument, and jump on the metro at Canal at Lopez Stop or Canal at Jeff Davis Stop to get around the city.
Tremé
Tremé is noteworthy for its live music, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Louisiana Museum of African American History and New Orleans African American Museum of Art, Culture & History.
Tulane - Gravier
When in Tulane - Gravier and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Canal Street or Caesars Superdome and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at Galvez Stop or Canal at Tonti Stop.
Faubourg Marigny
Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Faubourg Marigny. You can visit top attractions like Bourbon Street and Frenchmen Street Jazz Clubs, and jump on the metro at Saint Claude at Elysian Fields Stop or Saint Claude at Pauger Stop to see more of the city.
French Quarter
Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in French Quarter. Check out top attractions like Bourbon Street and Canal Street, and jump on the metro at Dumaine St Station or Ursulines Ave Stop to see more of the city.
